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We're stuck in traffic so you don't have to beThu, 16 Jul 2015 21:19:55 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.0Lingering backup on westbound I-90 near Ellensburg adding two hours to Snoqualmie Pass travelhttp://blog.thenewstribune.com/traffic/2013/05/27/lingering-backup-on-westbound-i-90-near-ellensburg-adding-two-hours-to-snoqualmie-pass-travel/
http://blog.thenewstribune.com/traffic/2013/05/27/lingering-backup-on-westbound-i-90-near-ellensburg-adding-two-hours-to-snoqualmie-pass-travel/#commentsTue, 28 May 2013 02:53:23 +0000http://blog.thenewstribune.com/traffic/?p=3166A 20-mile-long traffic backup is adding an extra two hours to the westbound journey across Snoqualmie Pass, the state Department of Transportation is reporting.

The traffic snarl began early Monday afternoon, and it is expected to last at least through later Monday night.

The state is advising motorists to consider taking White Pass or Chinook Pass to reach Western Washington instead of Snoqualmie Pass or Stevens Pass.

The backup is in an area that construction crews have been working to eliminate landslide risks on the highway. That construction had closed down the pass in recent weeks during a short period …

]]>http://blog.thenewstribune.com/traffic/2013/05/27/lingering-backup-on-westbound-i-90-near-ellensburg-adding-two-hours-to-snoqualmie-pass-travel/feed/0CLEARED: Avalanche work planned on I-90 this morning; eastbound lanes to temporarily closehttp://blog.thenewstribune.com/traffic/2012/12/19/avalanche-work-planned-on-i-90-this-morning-eastbound-lanes-to-temporarily-close/
http://blog.thenewstribune.com/traffic/2012/12/19/avalanche-work-planned-on-i-90-this-morning-eastbound-lanes-to-temporarily-close/#commentsWed, 19 Dec 2012 17:29:24 +0000http://blog.thenewstribune.com/traffic/?p=2864UPDATE as of 11:22 a.m.: The work is complete and all lanes are open.

INITIAL POST: A section of Interstate 90 in Snoqualmie Pass will close this morning for avalanche control, according to the state Department of Transportation.

Crews will shut down the eastbound lanes at 10:30 a.m. The closure extends from milepost 56 near Gold Creek to milepost 61 near Price Creek, about four miles east of Snoqualmie Pass’ summit.

It’s unknown how long the work will take.

]]>http://blog.thenewstribune.com/traffic/2012/12/19/avalanche-work-planned-on-i-90-this-morning-eastbound-lanes-to-temporarily-close/feed/0Work on I-90 at Snoqualmie Pass wrapping up for the yearhttp://blog.thenewstribune.com/traffic/2012/10/22/work-on-i-90-at-snoqualmie-pass-wrapping-up-for-the-year/
http://blog.thenewstribune.com/traffic/2012/10/22/work-on-i-90-at-snoqualmie-pass-wrapping-up-for-the-year/#commentsMon, 22 Oct 2012 17:17:28 +0000http://blog.thenewstribune.com/traffic/?p=2804A few last road closures are scheduled on Interstate 90 this week as crews wrap up construction for the season.

Snoqualmie Pass will shut down from 5-6 p.m. tonight and Tuesday while state Department of Transportation workers remove loose rock from the roadway.

Officials say that should be it now that the wider westbound lanes between Hyak and Rocky Run Creek opened Friday.

The work zone should be completely gone by next month, WSDOT reports.

It was part of a $551 million project to widen a five-mile stretch of the highway from four to six lanes.

]]>http://blog.thenewstribune.com/traffic/2012/10/22/work-on-i-90-at-snoqualmie-pass-wrapping-up-for-the-year/feed/0Speeding tickets from camera at Snoqualmie Pass construction issued in mailhttp://blog.thenewstribune.com/traffic/2012/10/02/speeding-tickets-from-camera-at-snoqualmie-pass-construction-issued-in-mail/
http://blog.thenewstribune.com/traffic/2012/10/02/speeding-tickets-from-camera-at-snoqualmie-pass-construction-issued-in-mail/#commentsTue, 02 Oct 2012 13:06:55 +0000http://blog.thenewstribune.com/traffic/?p=2736Drivers who sped through the work zone on Interstate 90 at Snoqualmie Pass should expect to receive a citation in the mailbox this week.

The state Department of Transportation said the first batch of tickets from the automated speed enforcement camera was sent to 169 vehicle owners caught between Sept. 17-21. The citations are $137.

The enforcement camera is relatively new and intended to keep crews safe as they work to expand the highway to six lanes. A roadside sign alerts drivers that an SUV parked near I-90 is monitoring travelers in both directions. Inside the SUV is a camera …

Crews with the state Department of Transportation are planning to shut a section of the highway from 6:30-7:30 p.m. this week to remove rock from the slopes above the road.

The closure will extend from Hyak at milepost 54 to the Price Creek Sno-Park at milepost 61.

Drivers are advised to expect delays.

WSDOT has also installed automated speed-enforcement cameras in the 5-mile construction zone on I-90, which issue $137 fines to drivers traveling over 60 mph.

]]>http://blog.thenewstribune.com/traffic/2012/09/25/more-closures-on-i-90-in-snoqualmie-pass-for-rock-removal/feed/0Snoqualmie Pass to close temporarily Saturdayhttp://blog.thenewstribune.com/traffic/2012/09/19/snoqualmie-pass-to-close-temporarily-saturday/
http://blog.thenewstribune.com/traffic/2012/09/19/snoqualmie-pass-to-close-temporarily-saturday/#commentsWed, 19 Sep 2012 16:29:25 +0000http://blog.thenewstribune.com/traffic/?p=2668Drivers planning to head over the Snoqualmie Pass this weekend are advised to add 90 minutes onto their travel time.

Crews from the state Department of Transportation will close the pass 7-8:30 a.m. Saturday to remove loose rock debris from the area caused by rock blasting.

The closure will extend from Hyak (milepost 54) to the Price Creek Sno-Park (milepost 61).

]]>http://blog.thenewstribune.com/traffic/2012/09/19/snoqualmie-pass-to-close-temporarily-saturday/feed/0Snoqualmie Pass to close early Saturday morning for rock removalhttp://blog.thenewstribune.com/traffic/2012/09/12/snoqualmie-pass-to-close-early-saturday-morning-for-rock-removal/
http://blog.thenewstribune.com/traffic/2012/09/12/snoqualmie-pass-to-close-early-saturday-morning-for-rock-removal/#commentsWed, 12 Sep 2012 15:26:01 +0000http://blog.thenewstribune.com/traffic/?p=2652Crews will be closing Interstate 90 over Snoqualmie Pass Saturday morning to remove loose rocks from the slopes above the highway, according to the state Department of Transportation.

The closure will be 7-8:30 a.m. from Hyak (milepost 54) to the Price Creek Sno-Park (milepost 61).

Drivers heading over the pass are advised to allow extra travel time.

]]>http://blog.thenewstribune.com/traffic/2012/09/12/snoqualmie-pass-to-close-early-saturday-morning-for-rock-removal/feed/0Rock blasting prompts temporary closures this week on I-90 in Snoqualmie Passhttp://blog.thenewstribune.com/traffic/2012/08/13/rock-blasting-prompts-temporary-closures-this-week-on-i-90-in-snoqualmie-pass/
http://blog.thenewstribune.com/traffic/2012/08/13/rock-blasting-prompts-temporary-closures-this-week-on-i-90-in-snoqualmie-pass/#commentsMon, 13 Aug 2012 12:29:44 +0000http://blog.thenewstribune.com/traffic/?p=2576One lane of Interstate 90 in Snoqualmie Pass will be closed part of this week while crews blast rock in an area near the snowshed. A significant amount of debris could fall on the road, prompting the temporary closures.

The closures will be from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today, Tuesday and Wednesday.

On Thursday, crews will close the pass at 7:30 p.m. from Hyak (milepost 54) to Price Creek Sno-Park (milepost 61) to remove debris and check for damage to the highway.

]]>http://blog.thenewstribune.com/traffic/2012/08/13/rock-blasting-prompts-temporary-closures-this-week-on-i-90-in-snoqualmie-pass/feed/0ALL CLEAR: I-90 closed east of Snoqualmie Pass summit for rock blastinghttp://blog.thenewstribune.com/traffic/2012/07/17/i-90-closed-east-of-snoqualmie-pass-summit-for-rock-blasting/
http://blog.thenewstribune.com/traffic/2012/07/17/i-90-closed-east-of-snoqualmie-pass-summit-for-rock-blasting/#commentsWed, 18 Jul 2012 03:16:56 +0000http://blog.thenewstribune.com/traffic/?p=2486UPDATE: The rock blasting is finished and the road is open in both directions, according to WSDOT.

INITIAL POST: Rock blasting has closed Interstate 90 east of Snoqualmie Pass, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation about 8 p.m.

Westbound traffic is stopped by Price Creek at milepost 61, and eastbound traffic is stalled by Hyak at milepost 54.

WSDOT won’t know when the road will reopen until after the blasting is finished, but recommends travelers add an extra hour to their trips.

]]>http://blog.thenewstribune.com/traffic/2012/07/17/i-90-closed-east-of-snoqualmie-pass-summit-for-rock-blasting/feed/0Lane on eastbound I-90 near snowshed closed due to slidehttp://blog.thenewstribune.com/traffic/2012/04/03/lane-on-i-90-near-snowshed-closed-due-to-slide/
http://blog.thenewstribune.com/traffic/2012/04/03/lane-on-i-90-near-snowshed-closed-due-to-slide/#commentsWed, 04 Apr 2012 01:42:56 +0000http://blog.thenewstribune.com/traffic/?p=2112The left lane of eastbound Interstate 90 at milepost 58 is blocked due to a natural slide, according to the state Department of Transportation.

Crews have closed the lane for cleanup and to assess avalanche danger. The closure occurred near the snowshed at 5:35 p.m.

Traffic is getting through in the right lane. The left lane is estimated to reopen at 7:30 p.m.